Journal
Exhortations, meditations, and encouragement from and for Cities Church
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Nor Could the Scroll Contain the Whole
When the time is taken to fix our eyes on Jesus, we are able to gain perspective on the love we receive or fail to receive from others.
Why We Sing Loud on Sundays
In this mercifully short post, Keith Getty, one of my favorite song-writers and worship leaders, gives us five reasons to sing loudly as the gathered church.
When You Don’t Feel Forgiven
The grace-filled reality of God being faithful and just to forgive our sins.
Rewriting the Script
Changing the script that runs through our minds to reflect the true basis of our lives.
As You Investigate Jesus
Who is Jesus Christ? Here are some recommended resources, and what is, in my opinion, the go-to rationale to study Jesus intently even if you’re not a Christian.
Four Steps Toward Extra-Mile Hospitality
My friend and a fellow worship leader, Ryan Shelton, has some very practical helps to offer us in his article, “The Church Is Not Your Frat House.”
The Spirit Sets Us on Our Feet
Jesus is Emmanuel — God with us. He came and lived, died, and was resurrected and ascended so that he could send his Spirit to indwell everyone who embraces him by faith.
Three Ways to Prepare for Sunday Mornings
Nick Aufenkamp offers three ways that we can battle the slothfulness of our souls on Sunday morning.
Let the Little Children Sing Along
This week I mentioned again that the first song we will be singing together in corporate worship will be one that is intentionally geared for kids. The hope is that the lyrics and melody are simple enough for children to easily learn them and sing along...